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Rocoto Relleno

Stuffed spicy peppers.

90 minutes
Serves 3
Main

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the peppers: Cut the tops off the rocotos and remove all seeds and veins. Boil them three times in changing water with a splash of vinegar and sugar to remove excess heat.

  2. 2

    Make the filling: Sauté the ground beef with diced red onion, garlic, aji panca, and cumin until browned.

  3. 3

    Add extras: Stir the chopped peanuts, raisins, and diced hard-boiled eggs into the meat mixture.

  4. 4

    Stuff: Fill each hollowed rocoto generously with the meat mixture.

  5. 5

    Top with cheese: Place a slice of white cheese on top of the filling, then place the pepper "lid" back on. Arrange in a baking dish.

  6. 6

    Bake: Whisk the milk and 2 eggs together, pour into the bottom of the dish, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes until the peppers are tender.

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